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Abuse Hotline - DCF

The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.

Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771

Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) - Suncoast

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities helps people with developmental disabilities. The group helps with living, learning, and working in the community. They offer a wide range of services. The available services and resources are to help people and their families. The group works with local organizations and private providers to support those being helped. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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Alternative Parenting Option - Adoption

This agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida - Elder Care

Area Agency on Aging helps seniors, as well as their caregivers. They offer a range of services, and referrals.

Services Include:

  • The Elder Helpline
  • Home- and Community-Based Care
  • SHINE (Medicare counseling)
  • Health & Wellness Workshops
  • Elder Abuse Prevention & Education
  • EHEAP (Emergency Home Energy Assistance)
  • MIPPA (Medicare savings for low income beneficiaries)
  • Statewide Medicaid-Managed Long-Term Care
  • Respite Care
  • Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services

Please call or visit website for more information.